Meaning of the word "(you) show me the man, and I will show you the crime" in English
What does "(you) show me the man, and I will show you the crime" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
(you) show me the man, and I will show you the crime
US /ʃoʊ mi ðə mæn, ænd aɪ wɪl ʃoʊ ju ðə kraɪm/
UK /ʃəʊ mi ðə mæn, ənd aɪ wɪl ʃəʊ ju ðə kraɪm/
Idiom
a phrase suggesting that if a specific person is targeted, a reason or 'crime' can always be found or fabricated to incriminate them
Example:
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The prosecutor seemed determined to convict the activist, living by the motto, 'show me the man, and I will show you the crime.'
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In authoritarian regimes, the rule of law is often replaced by 'show me the man, and I will show you the crime.'